Third. I have been very supportive of the rural health care transition grant program. and am pleased to see that the committee has decided to both continue and expand this important program. Fourth. one group of providers that often go unrecognized. but do an incredible job in my Stateproviding health care to a very needy segment of my States populationis the community and migrant health centers. I appreciate the fine job that they do on such a shoestring budget. and am pleased to see that the committee has proposed to increase their funding. Fifth. and last in the area of rural health. one of the organizations that has been doing a great service in the area of rural health in my State of Arizona is the Area Health Education Center Program.